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Darling's Kia

Bangor, ME

4.5
180 Reviews

729 Hogan Rd

Bangor, ME

04401

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March 27, 2025

I bought my 2025 Kia K5 in December of 2024. My salesman was Shawn LeBlanc and he has been nothing but wonderful. He is very helpful, reaches out, and is incredibly personable and seems to remem More

by missivo
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Shawn LeBlanc
Apr 25, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that your 2025 Kia K5 purchase with Shawn LeBlanc was such a positive one. Shawn truly takes pride in building real connections with his customers, and it's great to know his helpful, thoughtful approach stood out to you. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—he’ll really appreciate them. Enjoy your new K5, and thank you for choosing Darling’s!

March 27, 2025

Shawn was great to deal with. Delivered vehicle to our home and made all the paperwork easy to take care of. Anyone looking for a vehicle go see Shawn at Darlings Kia!! More

by Nipawset.Sabattus1980
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Shawn LeBlanc
Apr 25, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for the great review! It's fantastic to hear that Shawn made the process so smooth and convenient—delivering the vehicle to your home and handling the paperwork with ease is exactly the kind of service we aim to provide. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’ll be sure to let Shawn know how much you appreciated his help. Enjoy your new vehicle, and thanks again for choosing Darling’s Kia!

March 21, 2025

Hes really great and I love the experience here it's unforgettable and you feel like you're family. More

by shawnleblanc1988
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Shawn LeBlanc, Corey Richards, Joe Bennett
Mar 24, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear that your experience was not only unforgettable, but also made you feel like family—that’s exactly the atmosphere we strive to create. We’re lucky to have team members who truly care, and we're thrilled that came through during your visit. You're always welcome here, and we look forward to seeing you again!

February 18, 2025

First time at this dealership since it changed from van syckle ,time will tell ok More

by noetoe1
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Feb 24, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for giving us a chance! We appreciate your business and look forward to providing you with great service in the future. If there's anything we can do to make your experience even better, please let us know. We look forward to serving you again!

February 02, 2025

my 2022 kia ev6 with extended warranty was towed from camden me to bangor was told it was a recall issue with no time date on repair was told 2 weeks ago there are no loaners available nor would they More

by rwilliams 52888
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service and sales, Hillary Dow
Dec 12, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry for the frustration you experienced during the initial delay and lack of communication regarding your recall repair and loaner vehicle. We’re glad our team was able to connect with you shortly after and provide a loaner to help resolve the situation. We appreciate your patience, the opportunity to follow up, and thank you for choosing Darling’s.

February 01, 2025

I have bought two Kia from Van Sickle and have always had great service and customer service was awesome every time I had a question or needing explanation about my Kia now here we are Darlings Kia wow the p More

by mspatsy2you
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Hillary Dow
Feb 03, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

We're very sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration you've faced in trying to get your vehicle repaired. Clear communication and timely service are important to us, and we regret that we did not meet your expectations in this situation. Your feedback is valuable, and we take it seriously. If there’s anything we can do to address your concerns further, please reach out to us directly. We appreciate your support and hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.

February 01, 2025

I purchased my 2025 Sorento 11/22/24. My salesman, Carl Dagnese, was awesome. He informed me that he was sending a gift card for Thanksgiving as I purchased a vehicle from Darling’s. I tr More

by marygeorge121213
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Employees Worked With
Carl Dagnese
Dec 12, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a great purchase experience with Carl, and congratulations on your new Sorento. We apologize for the missed follow-up regarding the gift card and your questions, especially while Carl was out unexpectedly. That’s not the experience we want for our customers. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and would welcome the chance to follow up—please reach out to the dealership so we can assist you. Thank you for choosing Darling’s.

February 01, 2025

Have always been very satisfied with Kia service and personnel. Have been with them a long time. More

by dawngadue
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Employees Worked With
Jacob and Joe
Dec 12, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve consistently been satisfied with the Kia service team over the years. We appreciate your loyalty and thank you for choosing Darling’s.

January 31, 2025

I recently bought a car and it was such a fantastic experience! Jacob was who I dealt with, I can’t even say enough about how wonderful he was! He made sure I understood everything about the car. I wou More

by Dede2330
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Jacob welch
Dec 12, 2025 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear Jacob made your car-buying experience so positive and took the time to ensure you understood everything about your vehicle. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Darling’s.

October 23, 2024

We worked with Jeff Ridley who helped us get into a new Sportage. Very pleased with the level of care he offered and the overall experience! More

by TKia
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Jeff Ridley
Oct 25, 2024 -

Darling's Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Jeff at Van Syckle KIA. It's fantastic that you're pleased with your new Sportage and the level of care you received. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! Enjoy your vehicle! Best Wishes, The Team at Van Syckle Kia

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